Slovnaft invests in manufacturing of plastics
Slovnaft plans to implement three large investment projects in Bratislava refinery in next 42 months with total value more then 300 million euro.
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Total and CPI join forces to study a coal-to-olefins petrochemical project in China
Total and the Chinese energy group China Power Investment Corporation (CPI) announced their intention to build a coal-based petrochemical plant in China.
New Alveobloc of Sekisui Alveo
Sekisui Alveo, manufacturer of polyolefin foams, presents its new Alveobloc product line at the exhibition FachPack 2009 in Nuremberg. The block made from laminated roll-foam features a uniform, closed cell structure which effectively cushions impact or external pressure.
LyondellBasell to close French LDPE plant
LyondellBasell is to end the production of LDPE at Fos-sur-Mer, France. The unit has been partially idled since March and the company has started the employee consultation process regarding a project to shut down the unit permanently. The plant currently has 80 permanent employees.
Quieter, warmer and smooth
Sekisui Alveo develops new insulation for commercial vehicles
New Eltex MED LDPE launched by INEOS
INEOS Polyolefins announces the launch of Eltex MED LDPE, a range of polyolefins grades dedicated to meet the exacting and long-term requirements of Medical and Pharmaceutical Packaging applications. These products are produced at the Bamble (Norway) polyolefins site.
